US Bridges

SW 86th ST over Olive Branch (v 62)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 2E of Kramer · Structure no. C005500910

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 86th ST over Olive Branch (v 62) is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW 86th ST over Olive Branch (v 62) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesSW 86th ST
CrossesOlive Branch (v 62)
Location2E of Kramer
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates40.5902, -96.8376
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2015)
Projected traffic87 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 86th ST over Olive Branch (v 62) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 86th ST over Olive Branch (v 62) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SW 86th ST over Olive Branch (v 62) carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is SW 86th ST over Olive Branch (v 62)?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SW 86th ST over Olive Branch (v 62)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.